PT Session #30
7:30 am!!! PT at 7:30 am!!!...Still a result of my schedule getting messed up.
Bike 5 mins, Backwards step-ups with the bungee cord, 2 x 10 hip exercises all directions with weight attached to ankle, 2 x 15 Baps board all 4 directions, Manual Therapy- Ultrasound and Stem combo on both calves
I showed my therapist that I can do a left single heel raise (just a little bit), and how I can just barely put some space between the ground and my foot on the right single heel raise. He told me to keep trying.
I went to work and taught a class, then drove home to my parents' house.
State Fair
Since I drove home, in preparation for a flight to a conference tomorrow, I got the chance to go to the annual state fair with my parents. I was a little concerned if I would be able to tolerate all of the walking or not. I set my gps tracker to see how much walking I did:
Duration: 01:29:24
Average Speed: 1.92 mph
Distance: 2.86 miles
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Reflection
My feet were a little sore, but I am happy to report that they did not get in the way of my fair experience. In fact, I felt lucky every time I saw someone in a wheelchair, with a walker, or crutches, with all sorts of casts, boots, braces etc. To every single one of them, I smiled in encouragement for them, and in victory for myself. I've come a very long way. I am grateful that while my feet are still uncomfortable while walking, I CAN WALK!!!
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